How do roof tiles perform in cold weather conditions?
The density and durability of concrete make Westile a natural choice in cold or high freeze thaw cycling areas. The tile is not susceptible to moisture freezing within the body of the tile. There are specific application procedures that manage the snow blanket that may accumulate on the roof to prevent the snow from turning into a block of ice or sliding off the roof in large sheets. The tile has a naturally occurring air pocket between the underside of the tile and the roof sheathing, that when installed and ventilated correctly minimize ice damming as well as tile expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature.
The density and durability of concrete make Gambale a natural choice in cold or high freeze thaw cycling areas. The tile is not susceptible to moisture freezing within the body of the tile. We have special “snow gaiter tiles” that manage the snow blanket that may accumulate on the roof to prevent the snow from turning into a block of ice and sliding off the roof in large sheets. Our tile has a large, naturally occurring air pocket between the underside of the tile and the roof sheathing, so that when installed and ventilated correctly it minimize ice damming as well as tile expansion and contraction due to changes in temperature.
